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Born in Flames

  • 19831983
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 19m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
1.5K
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Jean Satterfield in Born in Flames (1983)
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Set ten years after the most peaceful revolution in United States history, it presents a dystopia in which the issues of many groups - minorities, liberals, gay rights organizations, feminis... Read allSet ten years after the most peaceful revolution in United States history, it presents a dystopia in which the issues of many groups - minorities, liberals, gay rights organizations, feminists - are dealt with by the government.Set ten years after the most peaceful revolution in United States history, it presents a dystopia in which the issues of many groups - minorities, liberals, gay rights organizations, feminists - are dealt with by the government.

IMDb RATING
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1.5K
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  • Director
    • Lizzie Borden
  • Writers
    • Ed Bowes(story)
    • Lizzie Borden(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Honey
    • Adele Bertei
    • Jean Satterfield
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  • Director
    • Lizzie Borden
  • Writers
    • Ed Bowes(story)
    • Lizzie Borden(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Honey
    • Adele Bertei
    • Jean Satterfield
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 16User reviews
    • 21Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins

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    Honey
    • Honeyas Honey
    Adele Bertei
    Adele Bertei
    • Isabelas Isabel
    Jean Satterfield
    Jean Satterfield
    • Adelaide Norrisas Adelaide Norris
    Florynce Kennedy
    Florynce Kennedy
    • Zella Wylieas Zella Wylie
    Becky Johnston
    • Newspaper Editoras Newspaper Editor
    Pat Murphy
    • Newspaper Editoras Newspaper Editor
    Kathryn Bigelow
    Kathryn Bigelow
    • Newspaper Editoras Newspaper Editor
    Hillary Hurst
    • Leader of Women's Armyas Leader of Women's Army
    Sheila McLaughlin
    • Other Leaderas Other Leader
    Marty Pottenger
    • Other Leaderas Other Leader…
    Lynne Jones
    • Other Leaderas Other Leader
    Ron Vawter
    Ron Vawter
    • FBI Agentas FBI Agent
    John Coplans
    • Chiefas Chief
    John Rudolph
    • TV Newscasteras TV Newscaster
    Warner Schreiner
    Warner Schreiner
    • TV Newscasteras TV Newscaster
    Valerie Smaldone
    • TV Newscasteras TV Newscaster
    John McLearen
    • TV Spot Revolutionas TV Spot Revolution
    Pat Place
    • Woman from Ragazzaas Woman from Ragazza
    • Director
      • Lizzie Borden
    • Writers
      • Ed Bowes(story)
      • Lizzie Borden(screenplay) (uncredited)
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    Set ten years after the most peaceful revolution in United States history, a revolution in which a socialist government gains power, this films presents a dystopia in which the issues of many progressive groups - minorities, liberals, gay rights organizations, feminists - are ostensibly dealt with by the government, and yet there are still problems with jobs, with gender issues, with governmental preference and violence. In New York City, in this future time, a group of women decide to organize and mobilize, to take the revolution farther than any man - and many women - ever imagined in their lifetimes. —Gary Dickerson <slug@mail.utexas.edu>
    revolutionsocialistnew york cityfeministracism115 more
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    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
      • Sci-Fi
    • Certificate
      • Not Rated
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    • Trivia
      Eric Bogosian made his first screen appearance in this film. He is one of the TV technicians who is forced at gunpoint to play the Women's Army videotape on the air.
    • Quotes

      Isabel: Good morning. This is Isabel broadcasting from the new Phoenix Regazza Radio station. I'd like to open up with a statement on behalf of Adalede Norris and the Women's Army. Her murder serves as a warning for women everywhere for the struggle we face. And the truth will be heard and the story must and shall be told. It is not only the story of women's oppression, it is the story of sexism, racism, bigotry, nationalism, false religion and the blasphemy of the state controlled church, the story of environmental poisoning and nuclear warfare. Of the powerful over the powerless, for the sake of sick and depraved manipulations that abuse and corner the human soul like a rat in a cage. It is all of our responsibilities as individuals and together to examine and to re-examine everything, leaving no stones unturned. Every word that we utter, every action and every thought. We are all, women and men, the prophets of this new age. And for those of us who would be safer in the sensibilities of racism, seperatism and martyrdom: if you can't help us towards building this living church, then step out of the way. The scope and capabilities of human love are as wide and encompassing as this vast universe that we all swirl in. One for all, and all for one-ness. This fight will not end in terrorism and violence. It will not end in a nuclear holocaust. It begins in the celebration of the rites of alchemy. The transformation of shit into gold. The illumination of dark chaotic night into light. This is the time of sweet, sweet change for us all. This is Isabel from Phoenix Regazza Radio, signing off until tomorrow.

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      Edited into Film Title Poem (2016)
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      Undercover Nation
      Written and Performed by The Bloods

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    5/10
    I didn't especially enjoy this but it does have impressive energy and drive
    Made over six years between 1977-83, this film reminded me strongly of the films labelled the No Wave. These were underground lo-fi movies made primarily in New York in the late 70's / early 80's. They often had political messages and were uncompromisingly uncommercial. I'm not sure but I would think that Lizzie Borden's feature Born in Flames must surely qualify as one, as this is a wilfully challenging and direct bit of underground cinema which is a rallying cry to women generally. It has a sci-fi premise. In the near future, America is celebrating the tenth anniversary of a socialist revolution but despite this, many issues remain the same, such as racism, homophobia and sexism. A militant group called the Women's Army have been formed, they take direct action to fight for women's rights. Their leader is arrested for a minor offense and mysteriously dies in custody in prison, leading to further revolution.

    I'll come out and admit it straight away that I didn't fully enjoy this one. Not on ideological grounds but merely because I did not find the film fully engaging due to its fragmented experimental presentation. Having said that, I do respect what it was doing and it does have an unmistakable energy to it which I found interesting. It's clearly low-budget as underground films always are but it definitely has ambition for sure. It takes the form of a pseudo-documentary and mixes in some real news footage in with staged material. The actors are all amateur but this does ensure the feel remains more radical and less watered down. It focuses on feminist politics primarily and it does have to be said that many of the issues discussed still exist today so it does still have a relevance in terms of what it is saying. I also enjoyed the punk soundtrack which had a sort of proto riot grrrl feel to it. So, while I cannot pretend to have fully engaged with this one, I do respect it and admit it has a certain unique feel.
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    • Release date
      • April 1, 1983 (West Germany)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Född i flammor
    • Filming locations
      • 64 Greenwich Avenue, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • The Jerome Foundation
      • C.A.P.S.
      • Young Filmmakers Ltd.
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 19 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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